Matthew Desch
Chief Executive Officer at IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Net worth: 22 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Matthew J. Desch is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 9 different companies and currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer & Director at Iridium Communications, Inc. and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Iridium Satellite LLC (a subsidiary of Iridium Communications, Inc.). Mr. Desch is also on the board of 6 other companies. In his past career Mr. Desch held the position of Chairman at Airspan Networks, Inc., Chief Executive Officer at iconectiv LLC, President of Nortel Networks Corp. and President-Global Carriers at Nortel Networks, Inc. (a subsidiary of Nortel Networks Corp.), Chief Executive Officer of GHL Acquisition Corp., Chief Executive Officer of Iridium Holdings LLC, Chief Executive Officer for Leidos, Inc. and Chairman of The Wireless Foundation. Matthew J. Desch received an undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and an MBA from The University of Chicago.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-21 | 829,047 ( 0.68% ) | 22 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
UNISYS CORPORATION
0.24% | 2024-02-25 | 161,675 ( 0.24% ) | 793 824 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Matthew Desch active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2009-09-28 |
| UNISYS CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum
 Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum operates museums. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Northern Virginia Technology Council
 Northern Virginia Technology Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Northern Virginia Technology Council operates as a membership and trade association for the technology community in Northern Virginia. It serves businesses from all sectors of the technology industry, service providers, universities, foreign embassies, non-profit organizations and government agencies. The company is headquartered in Herndon, VA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Aireon LLC
 Aireon LLC Other TransportationTransportation Aireon LLC provides air traffic services. The firm also offers global air traffic surveillance, Aireon ALERT, GlobalBeacon, and analytical ADS-B data services. The company is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
 Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association is an organization that protects the freedom to fly by supporting activities that ensure the long-term health of general aviation. The private company is based in Frederick, MD and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company educates pilots, non-pilots, and policy makers alike. Mark R. Baker has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Director/Board Member | - |
Iridium Satellite LLC
 Iridium Satellite LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Iridium Satellite LLC provides satellite communications services. Its product areas also encompass communications equipment, marine, aviation and land equipment. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Leesburg, VA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2006-09-21 |
Celerica, Inc.
 Celerica, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Celerica, Inc. distributes cell site architecture solutions to overcome the complex challenges of mobile network deployment and enable an optimized distribution of existing capacity. The firm specializes in extending RF coverage and optimizing network capacity distribution of mobile communications in urban, suburban and rural areas, using optical wireless, fiber optics and microwave technology. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Morristown, NJ. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Matthew Desch
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GHL Acquisition Corp.
 GHL Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance GHL Acquisition Corp. operates as a development stage company. It intends to acquire businesses or assets through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or other similar business combination. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | President | 2009-09-21 |
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Training of Matthew Desch
| The University of Chicago | Masters Business Admin |
| The Ohio State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
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| UNISYS CORPORATION | Technology Services |
| LEIDOS HOLDINGS, INC. | Electronic Technology |
| IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC. | Communications |
| Private companies | 20 |
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Leidos, Inc.
 Leidos, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Leidos, Inc. provides scientific, engineering, systems integration and technical services and solutions. It offers solutions and services that leverage the power of data analytics, systems integration, and cyber security across national security, health, and engineering markets. The company was founded by John Robert Beyster in June 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Technology Services |
Nortel Networks Corp.
 Nortel Networks Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Nortel Networks Corp. supplies end-to-end networking products and solutions serving both service providers and enterprise customers. It designs, develops, engineers, markets, sells, supplies, licenses, installs, services, and supports networking solutions worldwide. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Finance |
Airspan Networks, Inc.
 Airspan Networks, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Airspan Networks, Inc. engages in the provision of 4G and 5G network densification solutions. Its products include AirSON, aCore, iRelay, iBridge, and Netspan. The company was founded by Paul N. Senior in 1992 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Electronic Technology |
Flarion Technologies, Inc.
 Flarion Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Flarion Technologies, Inc. develops and provides broadband communication technologies and services. Flarion is engaged in mobilizing the Internet with its mobile communications network technology, flash-OFDM™. Flarion's technology enables mobile operators to offer Internet Protocol (IP)-based broadband services. Flarion's RadioRouter® base station product easily overlays onto an operator's existing network and radio spectrum and provides a seamless routing interface to the operator's existing IP network and the company's flash-OFDM-based devices provide users mobile Internet access with a true broadband experience. Flarion Technologies is headquartered in Bedminster, NJ. | Technology Services |
Nortel Networks, Inc.
 Nortel Networks, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Nortel Networks, Inc. provides digital network solutions and services. It offers end-to-end broadband, voice over Internet Protocol, multimedia services and applications, and wireless broadband technology solutions. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Technology Services |
GHL Acquisition Corp.
GHL Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance GHL Acquisition Corp. operates as a development stage company. It intends to acquire businesses or assets through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or other similar business combination. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Iridium Satellite LLC
Iridium Satellite LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Iridium Satellite LLC provides satellite communications services. Its product areas also encompass communications equipment, marine, aviation and land equipment. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Leesburg, VA. | Communications |
iconectiv LLC
 iconectiv LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services iconectiv LLC engages in the provision of mobile, broadband, and enterprise software and services. It offers network and operations management; numbering; registry; messaging; and fraud and identity solutions. Its platforms include TruNumber, TruOps, and TruReach. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ. | Technology Services |
Iridium Holdings LLC
 Iridium Holdings LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Iridium Holdings LLC provides voice and data mobile satellite services. It develops next generation satellite constellation Iridium NEXT. The firm serves maritime, aviation, government, military, emergency and humanitarian services, mining, forestry, oil and gas, and heavy construction indutries. The company was founded on September 19, 2008 and is headquartered in Bethesda, VA. | Communications |
CTIA-The Wireless Association
 CTIA-The Wireless Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CTIA-The Wireless Association attracts members in the wireless communications industry and represents their interests to the public. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association is an organization that protects the freedom to fly by supporting activities that ensure the long-term health of general aviation. The private company is based in Frederick, MD and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company educates pilots, non-pilots, and policy makers alike. Mark R. Baker has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Commercial Services |
Starent Networks LLC
 Starent Networks LLC Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Starent Networks LLC supplies IP-based mobile infrastructure solutions for mobile and converged network operators. The firm creates solutions that provide mobile operators with the functions and services needed for access, mobility management and call control in their networks. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Tewksbury, MA. | Electronic Technology |
Celerica, Inc.
Celerica, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Celerica, Inc. distributes cell site architecture solutions to overcome the complex challenges of mobile network deployment and enable an optimized distribution of existing capacity. The firm specializes in extending RF coverage and optimizing network capacity distribution of mobile communications in urban, suburban and rural areas, using optical wireless, fiber optics and microwave technology. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Morristown, NJ. | Electronic Technology |
Northern Virginia Technology Council
Northern Virginia Technology Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Northern Virginia Technology Council operates as a membership and trade association for the technology community in Northern Virginia. It serves businesses from all sectors of the technology industry, service providers, universities, foreign embassies, non-profit organizations and government agencies. The company is headquartered in Herndon, VA. | Commercial Services |
Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum
Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum operates museums. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Consumer Services |
The Wireless Foundation
 The Wireless Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Wireless Foundation operates as a non profit organization provides consumer benefits in the areas of health and safety services. It develops initiatives such as PulsePoint application to provide lifesaving assistance to victims of sudden cardiac arrest, Text4baby mobile information service designed to promote maternal and child health through text messaging, The Drive Smart campaign enlists young people to develop digital shorts to discourage their peers and adults from driving while distracted, and Growing Wireless campaign, giving families tools to teach kids about responsible wireless use. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions
 Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions provides technical planning and development services. The private company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Susan M. Miller. | Technology Services |
The Wireless Infrastructure Association
 The Wireless Infrastructure Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Wireless Infrastructure Association represents companies involved in the development, building, ownership, and operation of wireless infrastructure in the United States. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA. Patrick Halley has been the CEO of the company since 2022. Its members include wireless carriers, infrastructure providers, and professional services firms that collectively own and operate over 135,000 telecommunications facilities worldwide. | Commercial Services |
Aireon LLC
Aireon LLC Other TransportationTransportation Aireon LLC provides air traffic services. The firm also offers global air traffic surveillance, Aireon ALERT, GlobalBeacon, and analytical ADS-B data services. The company is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Transportation |
Telcordia Technologies, Inc.
 Telcordia Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Telcordia Technologies, Inc. develops network and operations support systems and software solutions. The private company is based in Bridgewater, NJ. | Technology Services |
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